10/12/10

Yes that is a very long title for brownies isn't it? But I wanted to really dress up a good batch of brownies. I love brownies with frosting on them--sweet on top of salty-sweet. Killer cavity making material I know, but if you're gonna indulge you might as well make it grand. The topping came about when I had leftover crumbs from my creamsicle cheesecake; had stored them in the freezer for future use. Those crumbs are just so good I hate to waste. And I have used my espresso-cream cheese combo before on my espresso-cream cheese rice krispie treatswhich were to die for good. I had kept that combo in the back of mind to use again hopefully on a cake or cupcake. I need to make a cupcake with this frosting combo STAT.These brownies are really good. I mean they just satisfy that sweet & salty craving instantly. I ate a fair share of them and yes, ate the frosting with a spoon; to taste test--a few times.

In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs at medium speed until fluffy and light yellow. Add both sugars. Add remaining ingredients, and mix to combine.

Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8-inch square pan and bake for 45 minutes. Check for doneness with the tried-and-true toothpick method: a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan should come out clean. When it's done, remove to a rack to cool. Resist the temptation to cut into it until it's mostly cool.

Salty shortbread crumbs:(I had leftover crumbs from when I made the creamsicle cheesecake, but I think this amount below would be enough for the topping?)1 sleeve (more or less) of Lorna Doone cookies, crushed fineA pinch or two of sea salt

You ate them? You didn't take a bite then give them away? You know how offensive that would be, lol. Just giving you a hard time, chica. I wouldn't want these to leave my sight let alone my kitchen. These are incredible, but then I expect nothing less coming from you. So when are you opening a bakery?

Thanks for the inspirations. I made these yesterday to try a brownie recipe from Murray Jaffe's "The Perfect Recipe Baking Book", suggested by our friend, Anna. These are stellar. And I love your food photos.

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